Texas opened the season with a dominant win over Houston Baptist before losing by double-digits on the road against No. 1 Gonzaga.
The Gonzaga matchup was an opportunity for Texas to prove to the country they have arrived as national championship contenders. Chris Beard’s squad is not quite at championship level yet, but playing against elite competition is the best way to get there.
Chris Beard: "Most teams can get a little bit better after a loss. Only the special teams can get better after wins. This is our first chance to get better after a loss.” #HookEm
— Jeff Howe (@JeffHowe247) November 14, 2021
Despite the loss, the Horns only fell three spots to No. 8 in the AP Poll’s updated Top 25.
Texas is joined by Kansas (No. 3) and defending champion Baylor (No. 9) as Big 12 schools ranked inside the top ten. Texas Tech and Oklahoma State are among schools reviving votes.
Many expected Texas to need some time to gel as a team. Beard rebuilt the roster with seven transfers who all played as the first or second scoring option at their previous schools. Texas’ offensive flow and overall chemistry will improve as the season goes along.
Texas will look to rebound this week at home against Northern Colorado and San Jose State.